Knitting Tutorial: Bull Terrier Dog Amigurumi in Fox Overalls – Free Knitting Pattern

This charming knitted bull terrier amigurumi is designed as a seated garden companion with a long white muzzle, black-and-tan face patches, pointed ears, blue sweater sleeves, sage green fox overalls, striped shoes, a floral head garland, and a tiny brown woodland satchel. The finished toy has the handmade look collectors love when browsing amigurumi toys, knitted dog plush, handmade nursery decor, heirloom stuffed animals, knitting kits, safety eyes, doll accessories, and premium yarn bundles. The pattern below uses firm shaping, small color details, and clear stitch counts so the finished bull terrier keeps the same cozy cottage style shown in the image.

 

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Finished Size and Construction Style

This knitted bull terrier is worked as a structured seated amigurumi. The head and body are knitted separately, then joined firmly so the toy sits upright with the legs hanging forward. The ears are shaped flat and seamed to stand tall. The clothing is knitted as fitted costume pieces, not removable, so the overalls, sweater, sandals, flowers, bag, and small fox motifs stay neat for display.

• Finished height: about 12 inches from shoes to ear tips.
• Seated height: about 9 inches from table to ear tips.
• Head width: about 4 inches across the cheeks.
• Body width: about 4.25 inches at the rounded belly.
• Skill level: confident beginner to intermediate.
• Knitting method: small pieces worked mostly flat, then seamed and stuffed.
• Gauge: 7 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch in stockinette using smaller needles.

Materials

• Sport weight or light DK yarn in warm white for muzzle, arms, lower legs, and body patches.
• Sport weight or light DK yarn in black for head patches, ear edges, nose embroidery, and facial markings.
• Sport weight or light DK yarn in tan caramel for cheek patches, eyebrow spots, paw lines, fox motifs, and acorns.
• Sport weight or light DK yarn in denim blue for sweater, cuffs, collar, and shoe stripes.
• Sport weight or light DK yarn in sage green for overalls, straps, hat, and flower leaves.
• Sport weight or light DK yarn in brown for crossbody strap and satchel.
• Small amounts of white, yellow, pink, red, and mushroom beige yarn for flowers, fox details, mushrooms, and accessories.
• US 2 or 2.75 mm knitting needles for firm amigurumi fabric.
• US 1 or 2.25 mm needles for straps, flowers, and small appliques.
• Two 8 mm black safety eyes or black beads.
• One 12 mm glossy black safety nose or black yarn for a knitted nose.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Two small tan buttons for overall straps.
• One small tan button for the satchel flap.
• Optional pipe cleaner or floral wire for ears only, fully enclosed and not used for children’s toys.

Abbreviations

• CO: cast on.
• BO: bind off.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• st/sts: stitch/stitches.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.
• kfb: knit into the front and back of the same stitch.
• p2tog: purl 2 stitches together.
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit slipped stitches together.
• st st: stockinette stitch, knit on RS and purl on WS.
• garter: knit every row.
• duplicate stitch: embroidery over knitted stitches to create color motifs.

Important Knitting Notes

Use a tight gauge so stuffing does not show between stitches. The toy in the image has a smooth knitted surface with visible vertical stockinette lines, so keep the fabric firm but not stiff. Stuff each piece gradually while shaping. Overstuffing the muzzle will make the face too round, while understuffing the legs will make the seated posture weak.

• Leave a 10 inch yarn tail on every small piece for sewing.
• Use mattress stitch for visible seams whenever possible.
• For a clean amigurumi finish, seam pieces with the same yarn color as the section being joined.
• The head is slightly larger than the body and leans forward a little, giving the bull terrier a gentle handmade expression.
• The ears are attached at a slight outward angle, about 20 degrees away from the center line.

Head

The bull terrier head is long and oval, with a white central muzzle and forehead strip. Black and tan markings are added by color blocking and duplicate stitch. Work the head flat, seam at the back, then shape firmly while stuffing.

Head Base in Warm White

1. CO 12 sts in warm white.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: k1, kfb 10 times, k1. 22 sts.
4. Row 3: p all sts.
5. Row 4: k2, kfb, k4, kfb, k6, kfb, k4, kfb, k2. 26 sts.
6. Row 5: p all sts.
7. Row 6: k3, kfb, k5, kfb, k6, kfb, k5, kfb, k3. 30 sts.
8. Rows 7 to 12: work 6 rows in st st.
9. Row 13: p all sts.
10. Row 14: k4, kfb, k6, kfb, k8, kfb, k6, kfb, k4. 34 sts.
11. Rows 15 to 22: work 8 rows in st st.
12. Row 23: p all sts.
13. Row 24: k5, k2tog, k6, ssk, k6, k2tog, k6, ssk, k5. 30 sts.
14. Rows 25 to 30: work 6 rows in st st.
15. Row 31: p all sts.
16. Row 32: k3, k2tog, k5, k2tog, k6, ssk, k5, ssk, k3. 26 sts.
17. Row 33: p all sts.
18. Row 34: k2, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k6, ssk, k4, ssk, k2. 22 sts.
19. Row 35: p all sts.
20. Row 36: k1, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k6, ssk, k3, ssk, k1. 18 sts.
21. Row 37: p all sts.
22. Row 38: k2tog across. 9 sts.
23. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, and secure.

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Head Color Patches

The image shows a black patch around the dog’s left eye and a black-and-tan patch around the right side, with a warm white blaze down the center. These markings can be knitted with intarsia, but duplicate stitch gives better control for a small toy.

• Left black eye patch: duplicate stitch an oval of black over 7 sts wide and 9 rows tall, beginning 7 rows above the muzzle tip and 4 sts left of center.
• Right black patch: duplicate stitch black over 5 sts wide and 8 rows tall, placed 4 sts right of center.
• Tan cheek marks: add tan duplicate stitch under both eye patches, each 4 sts wide and 5 rows tall.
• Tan eyebrow spots: add 2 small tan blocks above the eyes, each 3 sts wide and 2 rows tall.
• Central forehead blaze: keep a white strip about 6 sts wide from nose bridge to crown.

Muzzle Shaping

The muzzle is the most important bull terrier feature. It must be long, smooth, and slightly downward curved. The image shows a rounded black nose at the end with a narrow bridge leading upward between the eyes.

1. CO 10 sts in warm white.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
4. Row 3: p all sts.
5. Row 4: kfb, k10, kfb. 14 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 12: work 8 rows in st st.
7. Row 13: p all sts.
8. Row 14: k2tog, k10, ssk. 12 sts.
9. Row 15: p all sts.
10. Row 16: k2tog, k8, ssk. 10 sts.
11. Row 17: p all sts.
12. Row 18: k2tog, k6, ssk. 8 sts.
13. BO all sts.

Stuff the muzzle lightly. Sew the cast-on edge near the center front of the head, with the bind-off edge pointing toward the nose. Shape the sides inward while sewing so the muzzle narrows at the top and widens softly near the nose. Embroider a pale tan vertical line from the forehead down the center of the muzzle using 7 straight stitches.

Nose

• Use a 12 mm glossy black safety nose and place it at the lower end of the muzzle before the head is fully closed.
• If knitting the nose, CO 8 sts in black, work 4 rows in st st, then k2tog across. Gather tightly into a rounded oval.
• Sew the nose horizontally across the muzzle tip, about 0.75 inch wide.
• Add two tiny white highlights with embroidery thread if desired.

Eyes and Facial Details

• Place eyes 7 sts apart, positioned slightly above the widest part of the muzzle.
• The left eye should sit inside the black patch. The right eye should sit inside the mixed black area.
• Use black yarn to make 3 tiny whisker freckles on each side of the muzzle.
• Use tan yarn to soften the cheek patches with short diagonal stitches.
• Do not add a smiling mouth. The image has a calm, neutral bull terrier expression.

Ears

The ears are tall, triangular, black-edged, and tan inside. They stand above the head with a slight outward tilt. Make two ears alike, then reverse the curve while sewing.

Outer Ear in Black

1. CO 16 sts in black.
2. Rows 1 to 4: work in st st.
3. Row 5: k2tog, k12, ssk. 14 sts.
4. Row 6: p all sts.
5. Row 7: k2tog, k10, ssk. 12 sts.
6. Row 8: p all sts.
7. Row 9: k2tog, k8, ssk. 10 sts.
8. Row 10: p all sts.
9. Row 11: k2tog, k6, ssk. 8 sts.
10. Row 12: p all sts.
11. Row 13: k2tog, k4, ssk. 6 sts.
12. Row 14: p all sts.
13. Row 15: k2tog, k2, ssk. 4 sts.
14. Row 16: p all sts.
15. Row 17: k2tog twice. 2 sts.
16. Row 18: p2tog. 1 st.
17. Fasten off.

Inner Ear in Tan

1. CO 10 sts in tan.
2. Rows 1 to 4: work in st st.
3. Row 5: k2tog, k6, ssk. 8 sts.
4. Row 6: p all sts.
5. Row 7: k2tog, k4, ssk. 6 sts.
6. Row 8: p all sts.
7. Row 9: k2tog, k2, ssk. 4 sts.
8. Row 10: p all sts.
9. Row 11: k2tog twice. 2 sts.
10. Row 12: p2tog. 1 st.
11. Fasten off.

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Sew each tan inner ear onto one black outer ear, leaving a narrow black border all around. Fold the ear slightly lengthwise and sew the base closed. Attach the ears to the crown, 1 inch apart, with the points angled outward. Sew through the base several times so they remain upright.

Body

The body is rounded and seated. The visible outfit covers most of it, but the underlying body must be firm enough to support the head and legs. Use warm white yarn for the base so no dark color shows under the sweater or overalls.

1. CO 16 sts in warm white.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: k1, kfb 14 times, k1. 30 sts.
4. Row 3: p all sts.
5. Row 4: k3, kfb, k6, kfb, k8, kfb, k6, kfb, k3. 34 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 10: work 6 rows in st st.
7. Row 11: p all sts.
8. Row 12: k4, kfb, k7, kfb, k8, kfb, k7, kfb, k4. 38 sts.
9. Rows 13 to 26: work 14 rows in st st.
10. Row 27: p all sts.
11. Row 28: k5, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k6, ssk, k7, ssk, k5. 34 sts.
12. Rows 29 to 34: work 6 rows in st st.
13. Row 35: p all sts.
14. Row 36: k3, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k6, ssk, k6, ssk, k3. 30 sts.
15. Row 37: p all sts.
16. Row 38: k2, k2tog, k5, k2tog, k6, ssk, k5, ssk, k2. 26 sts.
17. Row 39: p all sts.
18. Row 40: k2tog across. 13 sts.
19. Cut yarn, thread through sts, pull closed, and seam the back.

Stuff the body so the lower belly is rounded. Flatten the bottom slightly by pressing it against the table while stuffing. This helps the toy sit with the legs forward. Sew the head to the body after the sweater collar is complete.

Blue Ribbed Sweater Collar and Sleeves

The image shows a denim blue sweater underneath the green overalls. It has a high ribbed collar, blue shoulders, cream sleeves, and blue cuffs. The sweater is built directly over the body and arms to keep the scale compact.

High Neck Collar

1. CO 36 sts in denim blue.
2. Rows 1 to 8: k2, p2 rib across each row.
3. Rows 9 to 12: work in st st.
4. BO loosely.

Wrap the collar around the neck at the top of the body. Sew the back seam. The collar should rise just under the chin and look snug, with ribbing visible in vertical lines.

Upper Sweater Band

1. CO 42 sts in denim blue.
2. Rows 1 to 4: k1, p1 rib across.
3. Rows 5 to 10: work in st st.
4. BO all sts.

Wrap this band around the upper body, placing it just below the collar. Sew it down smoothly. The front will be mostly covered by the overalls bib, while the blue shoulders remain visible.

Arms

The arms are cream with blue cuffs and small paw details. They hang naturally at the sides and curve slightly forward.

Make Two Arms

1. CO 10 sts in warm white.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 8: work in st st.
5. Rows 9 to 18: continue in st st for 10 rows.
6. Change to denim blue.
7. Rows 19 to 22: k1, p1 rib across.
8. Change back to warm white.
9. Rows 23 to 30: work in st st.
10. Row 31: k2tog across. 6 sts.
11. Cut yarn, thread through sts, pull closed, seam the arm, and stuff lightly.

• Embroider 3 black claw lines at the rounded hand end of each arm.
• Sew arms to the body just below the blue shoulder band.
• Angle the arms downward with the hands touching the sides of the green overalls.

Legs

The legs are seated forward, with cream lower ankles showing below the green overalls. The feet are covered by striped blue-and-cream sandals with flower decorations.

Make Two Upper Legs in Sage Green

1. CO 16 sts in sage green.
2. Rows 1 to 4: k1, p1 rib across.
3. Rows 5 to 18: work in st st.
4. Row 19: kfb, k14, kfb. 18 sts.
5. Rows 20 to 28: work in st st.
6. Row 29: k2tog, k14, ssk. 16 sts.
7. Rows 30 to 34: work in st st.
8. Change to warm white.
9. Rows 35 to 42: work in st st for the visible ankle section.
10. Row 43: k2tog across. 8 sts.
11. Cut yarn, gather, seam, and stuff firmly.

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Sew the legs to the lower front body with the green section touching the overalls body. The knees should point forward. Place the legs about 0.5 inch apart so the sandals sit side by side as shown.

Feet and Striped Sandals

Foot Base in Warm White

1. CO 12 sts in warm white.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k10, kfb. 14 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 10: work in st st.
5. Row 11: p all sts.
6. Row 12: k2tog, k10, ssk. 12 sts.
7. Row 13: p all sts.
8. Row 14: k2tog, k8, ssk. 10 sts.
9. BO all sts.

Sew each foot into a shallow oval and stuff lightly. Attach one foot to each lower leg, keeping the toes facing upward and slightly outward. Embroider three vertical toe lines in black or dark gray.

Sandal Sole and Toe Bands

1. CO 18 sts in denim blue for the sole rim.
2. Rows 1 to 3: knit all sts.
3. BO and sew around the foot bottom edge.
4. CO 16 sts in warm white for the first toe band.
5. Rows 1 to 2: knit all sts, then BO.
6. CO 16 sts in denim blue for the second toe band.
7. Rows 1 to 2: knit all sts, then BO.
8. Sew the white band across the lower toes and the blue band above it.

Add a small white daisy with a yellow center to the outer side of each sandal. Place the flower at the top outer edge, where the sandal strap meets the foot.

Sage Green Fox Overalls

The overalls are the signature clothing detail. They are sage green, roomy, and gathered at the legs. The front bib has a tiny fox face near the center, and each knee has a matching fox applique. The shoulder straps rise over the blue sweater and fasten with small tan buttons.

Overall Body Panel

1. CO 44 sts in sage green.
2. Rows 1 to 5: k1, p1 rib across.
3. Rows 6 to 28: work in st st.
4. Row 29: k8, k2tog, k24, ssk, k8. 42 sts.
5. Row 30: p all sts.
6. Row 31: k7, k2tog, k24, ssk, k7. 40 sts.
7. Rows 32 to 38: work in st st.
8. BO all sts.

Wrap the panel around the lower body and seam it at the back. The ribbed edge sits at the bottom, covering the upper legs. The top edge should rest below the blue sweater shoulder band.

Front Bib

1. CO 20 sts in sage green.
2. Rows 1 to 4: knit all sts.
3. Rows 5 to 18: work in st st.
4. Rows 19 to 22: knit all sts for a textured top border.
5. BO all sts.

Sew the bib centered on the front. The lower edge overlaps the overall body panel by about 0.5 inch. Keep the top border straight and visible below the dog’s chest.

Shoulder Straps

1. CO 6 sts in sage green.
2. Knit every row until the strap measures 5.25 inches.
3. BO all sts.
4. Make a second strap the same way.

• Sew the back ends of the straps to the rear waistband, about 1 inch apart.
• Cross them lightly over the shoulders or keep them straight depending on body fit.
• Sew the front ends to the top corners of the bib.
• Add one small tan button to each front strap end.

Leg Cuffs

1. CO 20 sts in sage green.
2. Rows 1 to 5: k1, p1 rib across.
3. BO loosely.
4. Make two cuffs.

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Wrap each cuff around the lower edge of the green pant leg just above the cream ankle. Sew neatly at the back. The cuffs should look slightly gathered and soft.

Fox Motifs on Overalls

The image shows small orange fox faces: one on the bib and one on each pant leg. Use duplicate stitch for clean motifs. Each fox is tiny, so count carefully.

Fox Face Chart in Words

• Row 1: work 1 orange stitch, 3 empty green stitches, 1 orange stitch for ears.
• Row 2: work 5 orange stitches across.
• Row 3: work 1 orange, 1 white, 1 orange, 1 white, 1 orange.
• Row 4: work 1 white, 3 orange, 1 white.
• Row 5: work 2 white, 1 black nose stitch, 2 white.

• Place the bib fox in the center of the bib, about 5 rows below the top garter border.
• Place each knee fox on the front of each pant leg, about 6 rows above the ribbed cuff.
• Use black thread for two tiny eyes if the scale allows.
• Add a single dark stitch at the nose point.

Floral Head Garland

The head garland sits across the forehead between the ears. It includes green leaves, white daisies with yellow centers, and small pink flowers. Keep the flowers small so they do not hide the pointed ears.

Green Garland Vine

1. CO 4 sts in sage green using smaller needles.
2. Knit every row until the cord measures 4.25 inches.
3. BO and curve it gently across the forehead.
4. Sew it from the base of one ear to the base of the other ear.

White Daisies

Make three white daisies: one near each ear and one slightly off center. Each daisy has six small petals and a yellow center.

1. For one petal, CO 3 sts in white.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts.
4. Row 3: k3tog. Fasten off.
5. Make 6 petals for each flower.
6. Sew the petal points together in a circle.
7. Add 3 yellow French knots or small straight stitches in the center.

Pink Side Flowers and Leaves

• Make two pink flowers using 5 petals each, with the same petal method as above.
• For each green leaf, CO 4 sts, k 1 row, k2tog twice, then fasten off.
• Sew leaves in pairs beside the daisies.
• Attach the flowers securely so they sit flat against the head.

Brown Crossbody Satchel

The satchel hangs from the dog’s left shoulder to the right hip. It is warm brown with a flap, a small button, and two acorn charms. The strap crosses over the blue sweater and green bib.

Satchel Bag

1. CO 18 sts in brown.
2. Rows 1 to 4: knit all sts.
3. Rows 5 to 18: work in st st.
4. Rows 19 to 22: knit all sts.
5. BO all sts.

Fold the lower edge upward to form a pouch about 1.5 inches tall. Sew both side seams. Leave the upper garter section as the front flap.

Satchel Flap

1. CO 16 sts in brown.
2. Rows 1 to 6: work in st st.
3. Row 7: k2tog, k12, ssk. 14 sts.
4. Row 8: p all sts.
5. Row 9: k2tog, k10, ssk. 12 sts.
6. Row 10: p all sts.
7. BO all sts.

Sew the flap to the top back edge of the pouch so it folds forward. Add one small tan button centered on the flap. Use a short brown yarn loop as a decorative closure.

Crossbody Strap

1. CO 5 sts in brown.
2. Knit every row until the strap measures 12 inches.
3. BO all sts.

Sew one end of the strap to the top left corner of the satchel and the other end to the top right corner. Place the strap across the body after the arms are attached. Tack it lightly at the shoulder and hip so it does not slide.

Acorn Charms

• For each acorn nut, CO 6 sts in tan, work 4 rows st st, k2tog across, gather, and seam into a small oval.
• For each cap, CO 6 sts in dark brown, knit 2 rows, BO, and sew over the top of the tan oval.
• Make two acorns and sew them under the satchel flap on short brown yarn cords.

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Green Garden Hat Accessory

The image includes a separate green knitted hat with a large pom-pom and a ladybug patch. This accessory sits beside the dog, but it completes the scene. Make it as a display prop.

Hat Body

1. CO 48 sts in sage green.
2. Rows 1 to 12: k2, p2 rib across.
3. Rows 13 to 26: work in st st.
4. Row 27: k4, k2tog across to last 0 sts. 40 sts.
5. Row 28: p all sts.
6. Row 29: k3, k2tog across. 32 sts.
7. Row 30: p all sts.
8. Row 31: k2, k2tog across. 24 sts.
9. Row 32: p all sts.
10. Row 33: k1, k2tog across. 16 sts.
11. Row 34: p all sts.
12. Row 35: k2tog across. 8 sts.
13. Cut yarn, gather closed, and seam the back.

Pom-Pom

• Wrap sage green yarn around two fingers 45 times.
• Tie tightly in the center.
• Cut loops and trim into a round pom-pom about 1 inch wide.
• Sew to the hat top.

Ladybug Patch

• CO 5 sts in red and work 4 rows in st st.
• Gather into a tiny oval and sew to the hat brim.
• Add a black head and three black dots with embroidery.

Mushroom Props

The small red mushrooms beside the satchel add the woodland style seen in the image. Make two mushrooms, one tall and one short.

Mushroom Stem

1. CO 8 sts in warm white.
2. Rows 1 to 8: work in st st for the tall mushroom.
3. Rows 1 to 5: work in st st for the short mushroom.
4. Row next: k2tog across. 4 sts.
5. Gather, seam, and stuff lightly.

Mushroom Cap

1. CO 14 sts in red.
2. Rows 1 to 4: work in st st.
3. Row 5: k2tog, k10, ssk. 12 sts.
4. Row 6: p all sts.
5. Row 7: k2tog, k8, ssk. 10 sts.
6. BO all sts.

• Seam the cap into a shallow dome.
• Sew cap to stem.
• Add small white duplicate stitches or French knots on the red cap.

Small Watering Can Prop

The little watering can is knitted in beige yarn with a curved handle and spout. This is a display detail and can be omitted for very young children.

Can Body

1. CO 22 sts in beige.
2. Rows 1 to 6: knit all sts.
3. Rows 7 to 18: work in st st.
4. Rows 19 to 22: knit all sts.
5. BO all sts.

Fold into a short cylinder and seam the side. Gather the bottom edge with yarn and pull slightly closed. Leave the top open, then fold the upper edge outward by one row for the rolled rim.

Handle and Spout

• For the handle, CO 4 sts in beige and knit every row for 3.5 inches. Curve and sew to the side.
• For the spout, CO 6 sts in beige and work 8 rows in st st. Roll into a cone and seam.
• Sew the spout to the opposite side, angled upward.
• Add three turquoise stitches on the can front for the small decorative mark.

Seaming the Main Dog

Before joining all the pieces, lay them on a flat surface. The toy should have a large head, slim neck, rounded body, forward legs, and relaxed arms. Check that the overalls are centered before sewing the head permanently.

1. Seam and stuff the body first.
2. Attach the green overall body panel around the lower body.
3. Add the blue sweater band and high collar.
4. Sew the head to the neck through both the collar and body for strength.
5. Attach the ears after the head is secure.
6. Sew the arms to the sides with the hands near the bib edges.
7. Sew the legs to the lower front body, then add feet and sandals.
8. Add the overall bib, straps, buttons, and fox motifs.
9. Place the satchel strap diagonally across the body and tack it in place.
10. Sew the floral garland last so it remains clean and centered.

Detailed Face Placement Guide

For the closest image match, place the muzzle low on the head and keep the eyes slightly asymmetrical inside the patches. The nose should look glossy and rounded, sitting at the end of the long bull terrier snout. The face should not look like a round puppy face; it needs the long oval bull terrier profile.

• Nose: centered at the bottom third of the face.
• Eyes: set above the nose line, about 0.75 inch apart.
• Black patch: larger on the viewer’s left side.
• Tan patch: visible on both cheek sides, especially below the eyes.
• Forehead: white stripe running upward between both ears.
• Ears: black outside, tan inside, tall and triangular.

Flower Details for Shoes and Garland

The image repeats white daisies on the head and shoes. This repetition makes the dog look coordinated. Use the same small daisy method for every flower, changing only the number of petals if needed.

• Large head daisies: 6 petals each.
• Small shoe daisies: 5 petals each.
• Yellow centers: 2 or 3 small stitches.
• Pink side blossoms: 5 petals with a yellow or darker pink center.
• Leaves: small green pointed pieces placed behind flowers.

Optional Texture for Knitted Fur

The toy in the image has a soft brushed handmade texture. After all sewing is finished, you may lightly brush selected areas with a clean soft toothbrush. Brush only the black ear edges, tan cheek patches, and cream arms. Do not brush the overalls, fox motifs, flowers, or satchel because those details should remain crisp.

• Brush in short strokes with very light pressure.
• Trim stray fibers carefully with small scissors.
• Do not brush safety eyes or the nose area.
• Stop as soon as the surface looks softly fuzzy.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the toy from the front before securing the last threads. The head should sit straight, the ears should rise evenly, and the muzzle should project forward. Add tiny black freckles beside the muzzle and deepen the center muzzle line with pale tan yarn if it disappears into the white stitches.

• Tighten the neck join with several hidden stitches through the collar.
• Make sure the satchel lies diagonally from shoulder to hip.
• Secure every flower with at least three small stitches.
• Check that both shoe flowers face outward.
• Steam blocking is not recommended for the stuffed toy; shape by hand instead.

Care Notes

This knitted bull terrier is best treated as a decorative handmade plush. Because it includes small buttons, flowers, satchel charms, and optional safety eyes, it is not suitable for unsupervised play by babies or toddlers. For a child-safe version, embroider the eyes, nose, and buttons instead of using hard parts.

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if buttons, safety eyes, or a safety nose are used.
• Press out extra water with a towel.
• Air dry flat, away from direct heat.
• Reshape ears, muzzle, overalls, and shoes while damp.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The dog has a long bull terrier muzzle, not a short round snout.
• The face includes white, black, and tan markings.
• The ears are tall, black-edged, and tan inside.
• The blue sweater collar sits high under the chin.
• The sage overalls have straps, buttons, and three fox motifs.
• The brown satchel crosses the body and includes a flap, button, and acorns.
• The shoes are blue-and-cream striped with white daisies.
• The head garland includes white daisies, pink flowers, and green leaves.
• The garden props include a green hat, mushrooms, and a beige watering can.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished bull terrier in a dry place away from strong sunlight. Sunlight can fade the sage green overalls, denim sweater, and small orange fox motifs over time. If dust collects on the toy, use a soft dry brush and clean around the flowers carefully.

• Keep the toy upright on a shelf or inside a display box.
• Place tissue under the satchel strap during long storage to prevent dents.
• Do not hang the toy by the head, ears, arms, or strap.
• Refresh the shape by gently squeezing the body and smoothing the overalls with your fingers.
• For long-term storage, wrap loosely in acid-free tissue and keep away from moisture.